In re the Dissolution of the Marriage of Pratt

Husband appeals from an order denying his motion to modify a dissolution decree by eliminating or reducing his monthly spousal support payment of $225. Entered July 15,1974, the decree dissolving the marriage awarded custody for an only child to the wife, required husband to make monthly child support payments of $100, divided the marital property pursuant to a property settlement agreement submitted by the parties, and in accordance with that same settlement agreement imposed the spousal support obligation husband now seeks to have modified.

It is elementary that the party requesting the…